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WASHINGTON–
Afro Blue,
Howard University’s
award-winning
vocal ensemble,
made it
through
the first
round of
the NBC
hit a cappella
talent show
series
The Sing-Off.
They were
one of eight
contestants
for the
show’s
Sept. 19
premiere.
The second
batch of
eight contestants
will perform
Sept. 26.
Nick Lachey
hosts the
series,
with returning
judges Ben
Folds and
Shawn Stockman
alongside
singer Sara
Bareilles,
who is replacing
Nicole Scherzinger.
The winning
act will
score $200,000
and a recording
contract
with Sony
Music.?
Afro Blue,
which was
formed in
2002 by
Professor
Connaitre
Miller,
has performed
around the
world and
received
six Downbeat
music magazine
awards,
including
Best College
Jazz Group,
Outstanding
College
Jazz Choir,
Best College
Jazz Arrangement
and Outstanding
College
Jazz Soloist.
The
group has
recorded
two CDs,
“It’s
a Matter
of Pride”
and “Freedom
in Song.”
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